HD Brakes

[scot in exile]

Never even knew HDs needed brakes



The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the investigation covers 430,000 motorcycles with model years between 2008 and 2011. The investigation covers motorcycles with an anti-lock braking system.

Riders reported that the brakes on the hand lever and foot pedal did not work, causing one driver to crash into a garage door. The NHTSA say it received 43 complaints, three reports of crashes and two reports of injuries.

The NHTSA says it is possible that some riders who experienced brake failure did not change the motorcycle's brake fluid every two years as recommended by Harley-Davidson.

Representatives of Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday morning.

 

[BigNorm]

I'm thinking operator error.

 

[kmrmike]

My brother has an 08 ultra classic; exiting an off ramp on a highway the front hand brake was solid...HD had to replace the ABS unit at a cost of $600.00 to fix...No operator error

 

[sonny]

Do not know much about Harley Davidson's ABS systems but do know that the brakes on my 2010 Fatboy suck. (non-ABS)

 

[Sensfan]

How fast are you driving up to your garage door,that you need ABS brakes.....just asking

 

[R3Tex]

A friend just had to replace the hydraulic side of the ABS unit on a 2011 CVO Streetglide. Same symptom...solid front brake lever

 

[BigNorm]

I have heard of it happening. I'm glad I traded mine for the Rocket for that and many other reasons. Mostly horsepower, torque and shear size.

 

[daytonageo]

You can say what you want, but at least Harley is doing something about the ABS issues they have. BMW has had a terrible record of ABS failures for many years and continue to do nothing. Add in about 3 grand to fix the Beemer ABS, and you can see that Harley is at least addressing the problem.

 

[BigNorm]

I still like Harley bikes. They're cute.